P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The week got away from me with the biggest RACER Mailbag I’ve ever had to answer, so I’ll keep it short with a Barber rewind since the event is fading in our rearview mirror. BRAVO TO RACE CONTROL …
The latest RACER Mailbag was huge, causing this week to fly by quickly. I’ll make this short by focusing on a look back at the Barber event which now feels like a distant memory. IndyCar’s race control team at Barber was highly praised for its decisions. The race itself felt more like a rough hockey match than a typical IndyCar race, with constant excitement and side-by-side clashes. Despite some drama and high expectations, TV ratings for the recent races have shown a decline, indicating potential issues with streaming and viewership habits. Pato O’Ward’s performance at Barber was unexpected and out of character, posing a challenge for Arrow McLaren as they head towards the Indy GP and Indy 500 in May. Colton Herta and Felix Rosenqvist are leading the championship rankings, while Scott McLaughlin made a remarkable jump in position after his win.
